C-6 – Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry Contractor

A cabinet, millwork and finish carpentry contractor makes cabinets, cases, sashes, doors, trims, nonbearing partitions and other items of "finish carpentry" by cutting, surfacing, joining, gluing and fabricating wood or other products to provide a functional surface. This contractor also places, erects, and finishes such cabinets and millwork in structures.

The amendments made to this section in 2002 shall become operative January 1, 2003, or as soon thereafter as administratively feasible, whereupon the C-6 Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry classification shall replace the C-5 Carpentry, Cabinet and Millwork classification on any license unless the qualifier for the license has passed the C-5 Carpentry, Cabinet and Millwork trade exam on or after January 10, 2000, or held the C-5 classification prior to that date.

The Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry (C-6) Examination is divided into six major sections. These sections are:

1. Planning and Estimating (20%)

• Plan and specification interpretation
• Material calculations
• Job site inspections

2. Cabinet and Millwork Fabrication (20%)

• Material evaluation
• Cutting
• Fabrication
• Laminates and counter tops
• Storage and handling

3. Cabinet Installation (27%)

• Demolition and site preparation
• Installation of cabinet boxes
• Installation of cabinet doors, drawers, and hardware
• Installation of counter tops

4. Millwork Installation (8%)

• Studs and blocking
• Stairs, mantels, trim, and flooring
• Windows and doors

5. Cabinet and Millwork Finishing (5%)

• Preparation for finishing
• Finish coatings

6. Safety (20%)

• Work practices and conditions
• Accident prevention
• Cal/OSHA laws and regulations

*Percentages are approximate